EIDBI advisory group

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) created an EIDBI advisory group in 2017. The group is made up of experts, parents, primary caregivers and people with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. The group helps DHS with ongoing development and implementation of the EIDBI benefit. The Minnesota Legislature created the EIDBI benefit in 2013 (Minn. Stat. §256B.0949). The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Minnesota’s plan under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program

DHS appoints members to two-year terms after an application process. Only members may participate in meetings. Visitors may observe meetings, but may not comment or ask questions during meetings. Visitors must request the meeting link for each meeting by completing the ASD contact form.

Meetings and agendas
Roles and expectations
Policies
Membership
More information

EIDBI advisory group meetings

DHS will hold all EIDBI advisory group meetings virtually from 10 a.m. to noon, until further notice. For meeting agenda, webinar links and materials, complete the ASD contact form.

2025 meeting dates
- May 2
- Aug. 1
- Nov. 7
Advisory group agenda submission form

DHS encourages advisory group members to use the DHS-3807-ENG form (PDF) to suggest agenda topics. Submit requests at least 30 days before the next meeting for review and prioritization. Send completed forms via the submission button or complete the ASD contact form. Late submissions will be addressed at the following meeting. DHS may respond individually to questions better suited for follow-up.

Community presentations and events

DHS hosts a variety of community meetings where information and resources are shared. DHS encourages providers, caregivers and caseworkers to attend to learn more about the EIDBI Benefit and discuss access to autism services throughout the state. To learn about upcoming meetings and news visit the Minnesota Autism Resource Portal and events calendar, or the Minnesota Autism Resource Portal Facebook page. For accommodations or language assistance, email the DHS autism team as soon as possible with your request. To request a presentation or training on autism services and supports, complete and submit this form.
Meeting roles and expectations

EIDBI advisory group meetings include updates, opportunities to ask questions and receive answers, discussion and feedback on the EIDBI benefit. Meeting agendas and other materials are available upon request.

In the meeting, DHS asks all participants to:
- Be respectful in your words and actions.
- Engage constructively in discussions.
For more participation guidelines, see the Minnesota Management and Budget Respectful Workplace Policy (PDF) and the Event participation guidelines.

Advisory group member roles:
- Attend all scheduled meetings.
- Complete assignments on time.
- Work together to find solutions that benefit everyone.
- Consider other opinions, ideas and cultural considerations.
Visitor roles:
- Visitors must request a separate meeting link for each meeting they wish to attend via the ASD contact form at least 48 hours in advance.
- Requests for materials may be made 48 hours before the meeting.
- Visitors may not comment or ask questions during the meeting; use the ASD contact form for inquiries.
DHS commitment to the EIDBI advisory group:
- Share agendas and materials in advance.
- Offer alternative document formats if requested.
- Communicate clearly and run effective meetings.
- Be available for questions between meetings.
- Allow enough time to complete tasks (if applicable).
- Evaluate recommendations based on legal authority, DHS strategy and budget.
- Provide feedback on recommendations.
Communication and attendance policies
- Contact the team via the ASD contact form.
- Notify us in advance if you can’t attend a meeting for an excused absence.
- After two missed meetings, we will reach out to confirm your desire to remain in the group.
- Three missed meetings may result in removal from the advisory group.
Proxy and succession policies
- If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send an observer to take notes and report back. Observers may not speak or vote.
- If an organization-affiliated member resigns (e.g., a provider), the EIDBI team will select a replacement. The organization may not appoint their own replacement.
Terms and recruitment
- EIDBI Advisory Group terms last two years. Members may choose to apply for a second term.
- If a member resigns early, appointing a replacement will be at the commissioner's discretion.
- DHS considers experience, diversity, attendance and participation in making selections.
- After two terms, you must take a one-year break before reapplying.
- Recruitment begins in the fall. If your term ends in January, we will send details about reapplying.
Vacancies

For more information about vacancies and members visit the Secretary of State Boards & Commissions webpage.
For more information about autism services and supports, visit the Minnesota Autism Resource Portal.

If you have questions, contact us via the ASD contact form.

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